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Is Warburtons Soft pitta Halal?

Doubtful

Doubtful — check the source

No haram ingredients are listed, but emulsifier (source not stated), E471 (Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids), E481 (Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate) and E920 (L-cysteine) are doubtful — the source is not stated on the label.

BrandWarburtons
Barcode5010044010137
CategoryBread & bakery
Record edited on Open Food Facts2026-10-10
Last re-read by us2026-10-15

Ingredients, colour-coded

Wheat Flour [with Calcium, Iron, Niacin (B3) and Thiamin (B1)]WaterWholemeal Wheat FlourWheat GlutenDextroseYeastSaltExtra Virgin Olive OilSugarEmulsifiers: E471E481Stabiliser: Xanthan GumGelling Agent: E466Soya FlourPreservative: Calcium PropionateVegetable Oils (Sustainable Palm, Rapeseed)Flour Treatment Agents: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)E920 (Vegetarian). SUITABLE FOR VEGÁNS AND VEGETARIANS
HaramDoubtfulFineNo concern found

What needs attention

  • DoubtfulEmulsifier (source not stated)

    The word "emulsifier" does not say which one is used. Several emulsifiers, including E471, are made from glycerol and fatty acids that can come from plants or animal fat, and the pack rarely says which. Doubtful unless the pack names a plant source, or shows a vegetarian, vegan or halal label.

  • DoubtfulE471 · Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

    One of the most common doubtful additives. Halal if the pack says plant/vegetable origin or is halal-certified or vegan.

  • DoubtfulE481 · Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate

    Depends on the source of the stearic acid. Common in bread.

  • DoubtfulE920 · L-cysteine

    Halal if made by fermentation or from halal poultry feathers; the source is rarely stated. Found in some bread and bakery products.

Full ingredient list

Wheat Flour [with Calcium, Iron, Niacin (B3) and Thiamin (B1)], Water, Wholemeal Wheat Flour, Wheat Gluten, Dextrose, Yeast, Salt, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Sugar, Emulsifiers: E471, E481; Stabiliser: Xanthan Gum; Gelling Agent: E466; Soya Flour, Preservative: Calcium Propionate; Vegetable Oils (Sustainable Palm, Rapeseed), Flour Treatment Agents: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), E920 (Vegetarian). SUITABLE FOR VEGÁNS AND VEGETARIANS

What to check on this pack

The first ingredient listed is wheat flour [with calcium and the list has 16 named ingredients. No halal or dietary label appears in the product data. 4 of the named ingredients need a closer look:

  • emulsifier (source not stated) (doubtful): The word "emulsifier" does not say which one is used. Several emulsifiers, including E471, are made from glycerol and fatty acids that can come from plants or animal fat, and the pack rarely says which. Doubtful unless the pack names a plant source, or shows a vegetarian, vegan or halal label. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the emulsifier (source not stated).
  • E471 (Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids) (doubtful): One of the most common doubtful additives. Halal if the pack says plant/vegetable origin or is halal-certified or vegan. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the e471 (mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids).
  • E481 (Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate) (doubtful): Depends on the source of the stearic acid. Common in bread. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the e481 (sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate).
  • E920 (L-cysteine) (doubtful): Halal if made by fermentation or from halal poultry feathers; the source is rarely stated. Found in some bread and bakery products. To confirm for this product, ask the maker for the source of the e920 (l-cysteine).

Warburtons Soft pitta: pack details

Pack size4 peices
Sold inUnited Kingdom
Contains (allergens)gluten, soybeans
AdditivesE282, E300, E415, E466, E471, E481, E920
Nutri-ScoreC
NOVA group4 (an ultra-processed food)

From the Open Food Facts record for this barcode. NOVA is a food-processing scale from 1 to 4 based on the ingredient list, and Nutri-Score runs from A (better) to E. Neither says anything about halal status.

What we found about Warburtons and halal

Warburtons shows halal status on individual product pages. On the Medium Toastie (400g) page, which we read on 3 November 2026, the Suitable For section shows logos for halal certified, kosher certified, Vegetarian Society Approved and suitable for vegans. The page does not name the halal certifier in its text.

Sources: Warburtons: Medium Toastie (400g) product page. More on Warburtons

Is Warburtons Soft pitta vegetarian or vegan?

Warburtons Soft pitta is not labelled vegetarian or vegan. No meat or gelatine is listed; some additives can still be animal-derived.

More on this type of food: Bread & bakery: what to check · all Warburtons products checked

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Frequently asked questions

Does Warburtons Soft pitta contain pork?

No pork is listed in the ingredients. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.

Does Warburtons Soft pitta contain gelatine?

No gelatine is listed. Recipes change, so check the pack you buy.

Does Warburtons Soft pitta contain alcohol?

No alcohol is listed. Flavourings can occasionally be carried in alcohol, which most scholars accept.

Is Warburtons Soft pitta halal-certified?

We found no halal label for Warburtons Soft pitta. See the ingredient check above for what needs attention.

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Ingredient data from Open Food Facts (ODbL), retrieved 2026-10-15. Product photos by Open Food Facts contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Recipes change — always check the pack. This is an ingredient check, not a halal certification.